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Range (IU/ml)

: >(Age x 10)ng/ml: Positive Interfering substances Interfering substances include high levels of lipaemia, haemolysis and bilirubin.

Urine samples sent in red capped 30 mL sterile universal containers are also accepted. 60 mL wide-mouthed container for sputum Required information Reason

Collect blood sample aseptically and inoculate 1–5 mL (3–5 mL is optimal) into the bottle.

ng/mL

and log IU/mL

Adult 5 mL Gold-top SST tube or 3.5 mL Rust-top gel tube (Trust users only) Paediatric 1ml Serum Sample Specimen must arrive in the laboratory within

After massaging the ulcer margin, repeat the irrigation with a further 1 mL sterile saline.

Differential diagnosis of polycythaemia To determine efficacy of EPO treatment Investigation of unexplained anaemia Sample requirements For adults, 5 ml

Negative > 10.0 U/mL Positive

random urine sample should be collected between the hours of 10.00 am and 2.00 pm This should be a complete sample and not just the terminal urine A 250 mL

iu/ml

Collect 10–30 mL of a first catch urine sample (a minimum of 5 mL urine is required).

30 ml universal Microbiology Notes The information given here is intended for use by healthcare professionals.

Microbiology Notes Samples of pus are preferred to swabs If < 1 mL of pus is available then a swab well soaked in pus is acceptable See also:Tissue and

For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a 5 mL narrow gold top tube (or rust top for the Acute Unit) Storage/transport Send at ambient temperature

Microbiology Notes A minimum of 2 ml of urine is required for routine analysis. Exceptions may be made for babies and renal patients.

wide-mouthed container Urine samples may be sent in either red or white capped 30 mL sterile universal containers.

Ideally a minimum volume of 1 mL is required. Saliva and pernasal secretions are not suitable.

For adults, 5 ml of blood taken into a 5mL gold top tube (rust top for the Acute Unit) For children, 1 ml of blood taken into a 1mL red top serum